Terms of use

Dachshund Lovers Pty Ltd (“Dachshund Lovers,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

This Policy applies to all personal data collected through our website, affiliated platforms, online store, and related digital services.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, and payment information when you:

Place an order through our online store
Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing emails
Submit a contact form or comment on our blog
Create an account or profile on the website

Passwords are encrypted and never visible to us.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

IP address
Browser type and operating system
Referring website and pages viewed
Date, time, and duration of visits
Clicks and navigation paths

This information is collected through cookies, analytics, and similar technologies to help us improve performance, understand usage patterns, and enhance your experience.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality and performance
Understand how visitors engage with our site
Store preferences and optimise content
Track affiliate links and third-party advertising performance

You may control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

Operate and maintain our website and eCommerce platform
Process and deliver orders
Send newsletters, promotional updates, or administrative communications
Respond to inquiries or comments
Track and analyse website and marketing performance
Protect against fraud and ensure compliance with applicable laws

You may opt out of promotional emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link included in each message.

4. Affiliate Marketing and Third-Party Advertising

Dachshund Lovers participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, enabling us to earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through referral links.

Affiliate programs use cookies to monitor traffic and track purchases made through our links. These cookies are controlled by the third-party partner and governed by their own privacy policies.

We may also display third-party advertisements through networks such as Google, Meta, and Mediavine. These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve interest-based ads tailored to your browsing activity.

For more information about our affiliate disclaimer please visit HERE

For more information about interest-based advertising and your opt-out options, visit:

5. Service Providers

We may share limited data with trusted third parties who help us operate our business. These include:

Printful – for product fulfilment, order processing, and shipping services. Printful collects necessary personal data such as name, shipping address, and contact details to complete orders.
Payload CMS – for website hosting, content management, and user interactions such as comments or subscriptions.
MailerLite – for newsletter delivery and email marketing management.
Google Analytics – for aggregated website traffic and performance analytics.
Payment gateways such as Shopify Payments or PayPal – for secure payment processing.

Each third party is permitted to process your data only as required to perform its specific service and must comply with applicable privacy laws.

6. International Data Transfers

As we operate globally and use service providers such as Printful, Payload, and MailerLite, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Australia, including the United States and the European Union.

We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), by using appropriate safeguards such as contractual clauses or certified frameworks.

7. Blog Comments and Publicly Visible Information

If you leave a comment on our blog, your name and comment may be visible to other visitors. Your email address will never be displayed publicly.

We reserve the right to moderate or remove comments that contain spam, offensive language, or violate our community standards.

8. Anonymous Data

We may use aggregated or anonymised data (which does not identify you personally) for analytics, marketing, and reporting.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Restrict or object to data processing
Withdraw consent to receive marketing communications
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@dachshundloversshop.com.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, to comply with legal requirements, or as otherwise permitted by law.

11. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, no method of data transmission or storage online is completely secure.

12. External Links

Our website contains links to external sites, including affiliate and partner pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage users to review each site’s own privacy policy when leaving ours.

13. Copyright Notice

All written content, photographs, graphics, and other materials published on this website are the exclusive property of Dachshund Lovers Pty Ltd, or used under licence with permission.

No part of this website, including text or imagery, may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or republished, in whole or in part, without written consent from the site owner.

14. Disclaimer

All content on this website is created for informational and educational purposes only.

We are not veterinarians or medical professionals. Our articles, recommendations, and reviews are based on personal experience, community knowledge, and independent research.

Always consult a qualified veterinarian or medical professional for advice specific to your dachshund’s health or behaviour. Dachshund Lovers Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for actions taken based on information found on this site.

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business operations, technology, or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the effective date indicated above.

16. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Dachshund Lovers Pty Ltd
Sydney, Australia
Email: info@dachshundloversshop.com